Lexey Seligman
Mr. Sperisen
Spring Research Paper
May 13, 2015
Title
For the rest of the world, World War 1 ended November 11, 1918. But for Germany, it continued on within the after effects of the War, mostly during the years of 1933 until such time as 1939. The First World War had an atrocious impact in regards to Germany. When the war had ended, Germany, along with other major countries, signed the Treaty of Versailles. After the signing of the treaty, Germany had a major downfall. This treaty affected the economic, social, and political overview of Germany. During this time, Hitler took his chance to come to power. He used his Nazi-propaganda, powerful words, and harmful actions in order to take his beloved country back to the top. Due …show more content…
Germany had not been allowed to send any representatives to the signing and was forced to accept what was decided to be written within the treaty. The Treaty had five main points directed mainly at Germany. The instances included: Germany admitting and accept the blame for start of the war, reduction of their military, payment of ‘reparations’ for damage done during the war, loss of land, and finally Germany was not allowed to join the League of Nations. The treaty essentially wrecked Germany. It left Germany in a huge debt and fundamentally ruined the German …show more content…
During the war, the amount of women in the workforce rose about 37%. This dramatic rise was caused by the large percentage of men who were serving in the military and who had died in combat. This changed society in Germany because the massive rise did not fall. From there on out women played a major role in the German economy. The Germans were ashamed after losing the war so, in result, many looked for people to blame. Most blamed the Jews and the Communists. This led to racial segregation. It also caused colossal tension between Jews and non-Jews. Germans also had to get used to a new government. The first President of the Weimar republic had to work hard to try and win the support of the non-supporting groups. The first president of the Weimar Republic, Friedrich Ebert, wanted their support to stabilize the society. Similarly, he had to gain the support of the army. In return, the army also needed Ebert’s support to keep the political power
Mr. Sperisen
Spring Research Paper
May 13, 2015
Title
For the rest of the world, World War 1 ended November 11, 1918. But for Germany, it continued on within the after effects of the War, mostly during the years of 1933 until such time as 1939. The First World War had an atrocious impact in regards to Germany. When the war had ended, Germany, along with other major countries, signed the Treaty of Versailles. After the signing of the treaty, Germany had a major downfall. This treaty affected the economic, social, and political overview of Germany. During this time, Hitler took his chance to come to power. He used his Nazi-propaganda, powerful words, and harmful actions in order to take his beloved country back to the top. Due …show more content…
Germany had not been allowed to send any representatives to the signing and was forced to accept what was decided to be written within the treaty. The Treaty had five main points directed mainly at Germany. The instances included: Germany admitting and accept the blame for start of the war, reduction of their military, payment of ‘reparations’ for damage done during the war, loss of land, and finally Germany was not allowed to join the League of Nations. The treaty essentially wrecked Germany. It left Germany in a huge debt and fundamentally ruined the German …show more content…
During the war, the amount of women in the workforce rose about 37%. This dramatic rise was caused by the large percentage of men who were serving in the military and who had died in combat. This changed society in Germany because the massive rise did not fall. From there on out women played a major role in the German economy. The Germans were ashamed after losing the war so, in result, many looked for people to blame. Most blamed the Jews and the Communists. This led to racial segregation. It also caused colossal tension between Jews and non-Jews. Germans also had to get used to a new government. The first President of the Weimar republic had to work hard to try and win the support of the non-supporting groups. The first president of the Weimar Republic, Friedrich Ebert, wanted their support to stabilize the society. Similarly, he had to gain the support of the army. In return, the army also needed Ebert’s support to keep the political power